The Lake County Council is taking advantage of a new state law authorizing the reallocation of funds within the recorder s office to support record-keeping upgrades.
Recorder Gina Pimentel said the Property Fraud Alert service enables residents or businesses to track possible fraudulent recordings that affect their properties.
The General Assembly has agreed to give the Lake County recorder access to some $500,000 in fees generated by her office whose use sharply is limited by state law.